Port Jefferson, New York
Port Jefferson: incorporated village in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, New York
About
Port Jefferson is a town located in the county of Suffolk in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,750 and a population density of 970 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,127 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Port Jefferson
| Population | 8,127 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Postal code | 11777 |
| Area | 7.99 km2 |
| Has part | Port Jefferson Station |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.9465,-73.0693 |
| Altitude | 39 feet / 12 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:47:05 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,017 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.64% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 67℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Port Jefferson is located at 40°56'47"N 73°4'9"W (40.9464900, -73.0692700).
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 2 to 8 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Port Jefferson increased by 4.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,750 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,750 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,756 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,789 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,790 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,796 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,770 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,847 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,168 | 3.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,145 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,127 | -0.22% | estimation process |
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People born in Port Jefferson (40)
People born in Port Jefferson, including racing driver, constructor and team owner Dan Gurney, actress Cathy Downs, actress Vivien Cardone, .
More notable people
- Ted Chiang (Chinese American science fiction writer) he was born in 01/01/1967
- Peter Frenette (ski jumper) he was born in 24/02/1992
- Jackie Geary (American actress) she was born in 22/08/1977
- Casey Frank (American/New Zealand basketball player) he was born in 23/10/1977
- Chris Ferraro (retired ice hockey player) he was born in 24/01/1973
- Peter Ferraro (retired ice hockey player) he was born in 24/01/1973
- William Wallace Cargill (American business executive (1844–1909), founder of Cargill) he was born in 15/12/1844
- Bob Samuelson (volleyball player) he was born in 30/07/1966
- Adam Klein (American operatic tenor) he was born in 22/01/1960
- Chris Colmer (American football player (1980-2010)) he was born in 21/11/1980
- Frank Norton (American baseball player) he was born in 06/06/1845
- Jesse Ball (American writer; Professor, Creative Writing Program, School of the Art Institute of Chicago) he was born in 07/06/1978
- John T. Mather (American philanthropist) he was born in 27/06/1854
- Joseph Reboli (American artist (1945-2004)) he was born in 25/09/1945
- Kaela Pflumm (American pair skater) she was born in 08/02/1991
- Les Goodman (American football player (1950-2012)) he was born in 01/09/1950
- Nick Mamatas (American writer) he was born in 20/02/1972
- SIRPAUL (American musician) he was born in 05/01/1976
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Port Jefferson, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196097 | Stony Brook University | Stony Brook (NY) | 11794 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Port Jefferson, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRP | Bridgeport | 525 Water St. | RAIL |
| STM | Stamford Transportation Center | Washington Blvd and South State St. | RAIL |
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Port Jefferson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Port Jefferson Post Office | Port Jefferson (NY) | 11777 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Port Jefferson, Ohio village in Ohio, United States with a population of 358 people.
Other cities in Suffolk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Suffolk County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven | 479,883 | This town in Suffolk County, New York, is the most populous in the state. |
| Islip | 322,328 | This Long Island community is situated on the south shore of Suffolk County, New York, at an elevation of 13 feet. |
| Babylon | 218,223 | A town in Suffolk County, New York. |
| Huntington | 200,102 | Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States |
| Smithtown | 110,876 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Brentwood | 60,664 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Southampton | 58,549 | Town in Suffolk County, New York, partly on the South Fork of Long Island, USA |
| West Babylon | 43,213 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Coram | 39,113 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Commack | 36,124 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Central Islip | 34,450 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Riverhead | 33,434 | Town in New York |
| Huntington Station | 33,029 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Centereach | 31,578 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| West Islip | 28,335 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Shirley | 27,854 | Census-designated place in New York, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Port Jefferson distances to largest New York cities